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Find Your Crowd: The Neuroscience of Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

Human beings are wired for connection. From a neuroscience perspective, our brains are social organs—constantly shaped and reshaped by the people around us. The company we keep doesn’t just influence our mood in the moment; it has lasting effects on how our brains process stress, motivation, and even self-worth. The Brain’s Social Wiring Neuroscience research… Read More Find Your Crowd: The Neuroscience of Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

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🌿 Buddhism in 10 Daily Habits 🌿

1. Pause and Notice Take a moment to observe your thoughts, feelings, and body. Awareness is the first step to clarity.Example: Before reacting to a situation, breathe and notice your inner state. 2. Accept Change Remind yourself that everything is temporary. Life flows, and so can you.Example: When plans change, say: “This is temporary. I can adapt.”… Read More 🌿 Buddhism in 10 Daily Habits 🌿

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Understand Suffering (Four Noble Truths)

Here’s a simple, modern, day-to-day guide to Buddhist teachings, showing how each principle can be applied in everyday life: 1. Understand Suffering (Four Noble Truths) Daily Application: Notice when you’re stressed, frustrated, or unhappy. Instead of blaming others or yourself, pause and observe: What desire or expectation is causing this discomfort? Example: You’re irritated your friend canceled plans. Instead… Read More Understand Suffering (Four Noble Truths)

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Buddhist meditation

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

When people say Buddhist meditation, they often mean one of two broad traditions: Śamatha (calm-abiding, concentration practice) – training the mind to be steady, clear, and focused, often through breath awareness. Vipassanā (insight practice) – observing the nature of reality, impermanence, suffering, and the “non-self,” leading toward wisdom and liberation. But in reality, Buddhist meditation is a rich… Read More Buddhist meditation

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Emotional Contagion: How We “Catch” Feelings From Others

What It Is Emotional contagion is the process by which we unconsciously “pick up” and mirror the emotions of people around us. Just like a yawn spreads in a room, so does a laugh, a sigh, or a heavy silence. We’re wired to absorb others’ feelings — it’s part of being human. Psychologists define emotional… Read More Emotional Contagion: How We “Catch” Feelings From Others

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When Life Revolves Around Illness: Escaping the Cycle of Hypochondria

Some families seem to have an endless script of ailments: one week it’s a back problem, the next a digestive issue, then headaches, then fatigue. The list never ends, and nothing ever truly resolves. Doctor visits and prescriptions become the rhythm of life, with conversations revolving around symptoms, scans, and “what might be wrong this… Read More When Life Revolves Around Illness: Escaping the Cycle of Hypochondria

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Escaping the Killjoy: Psychology and Neuroscience of Those Who Spoil Joy

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Some people seem to have an uncanny knack for draining the light from a room. They roll their eyes at others’ happiness, criticize celebrations, and find ways to dampen moments that should be filled with laughter and connection. These “killjoys” don’t always realize the harm they cause, but their impact is real: they create toxic… Read More Escaping the Killjoy: Psychology and Neuroscience of Those Who Spoil Joy

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Checklist: When Jealousy Distorts Perception

🚨 Signs Jealousy Is Distorting Reality Mind-reading thoughts → “She’s looking at him because she wants him” (without proof). Exaggeration → A harmless conversation suddenly feels like flirting or betrayal. Comparison loop → Obsessively measuring looks, status, or achievements against another woman. All-or-nothing thinking → “If he admires her, I must mean nothing to him.” Urgency to attack or… Read More Checklist: When Jealousy Distorts Perception

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